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🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Vatican Seven / The Pope's Fasting, Resistance of Lefebvrists and What's Happening in Assisi

The article discusses recent developments in the Catholic Church, including the appointment of new church leaders and significant events in Assisi.

Feb 27 • 15:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is the truth behind the 'prayer in front of the Vatican' and street closures?

The article debunks the viral claims of Muslims praying in front of the Vatican, clarifying that the images were from an event held in 2024.

Feb 27 • 08:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two conservative cardinals call on Lefebvrists to reconsider and not ordain new bishops

Two conservative cardinals urge the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X to obey the Pope and not to ordain new bishops.

Feb 26 • 22:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Algeria, media praise the 'historic significance' of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV

Algerian media have recognized the historical significance of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Algeria, highlighting its potential to strengthen ties with the Vatican.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pope Leon XIV will intervene in the Spanish Congress during a solemn session of the Cortes

Pope Leon XIV is set to address the Spanish Congress during a formal session on his upcoming visit to Spain in June.

Feb 26 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV will be the first pontiff to visit Congress during his trip to Spain

Pope Leo XIV is set to make history as he becomes the first pope to visit the Congress of Deputies in Spain on June 8 as part of his official visit from June 6 to 12.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Finances and loyalists: the Pope's risk

The article discusses the upcoming changes in the Vatican's financial governance as Pope Leo XIV approaches the end of his first year in office.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

For the first time including Algeria.. Vatican announces foreign tour for the Pope

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first papal visit to Algeria in April, as part of a broader tour that includes other African nations.

Feb 25 • 15:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

León XIV goes into 'travelling pope' mode and announces a busy agenda of international trips

Pope León XIV has announced a packed agenda of international trips, including a brief visit to Monaco and travels to Africa and Spain.

Feb 25 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

No stop (yet) in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV already has his new travel agenda ready

The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV's extensive travel schedule for the first half of 2026, including visits to Monaco, Spain, and four African nations, while no plans for a trip to Argentina are included yet.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6 to 12

Pope Leo XIV is set to make an apostolic visit to Spain from June 6 to 12, 2026, marking the first papal visit to the country in fifteen years.

Feb 25 • 11:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Vatican officially announces that Pope Leon XIV will travel to Spain from June 6 to 12

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leon XIV will be visiting Spain from June 6 to 12, 2024, to inaugurate significant religious sites and speak on migration issues.

Feb 25 • 11:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Bätzinga replaces Wilmer / A new leader of German bishops acts as a bridge between reformers and the Vatican

Germany's Catholic Church has elected Heiner Wilmer as its new supreme bishop amid tensions from the Synodal Way.

Feb 25 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Secrecy to Appointment: How Does the Pope Choose the New Archbishop of Aparecida (SP)? Understand the Vatican Process

The article explains the Vatican's secretive process for appointing a new Archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil, ahead of the retirement of the current archbishop in 2026.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ultratraditionalist Catholics Test Leo XIV, Who Wavers

The ultratraditionalist Catholic group Society of St. Pius X plans to ordain bishops without papal permission, putting Pope Leo XIV in a challenging position ahead of a July 1 deadline.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Chair of the Bishops' Conference: Who Will Succeed Bätzing?

The German bishops are set to elect a new chairman, with no clear favorite emerging and the need for Italian language skills being highlighted.

Feb 23 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The empty Spain that elbowed its way to the Pope

The mayor of Jabaloyas traveled to the Vatican to plead for the salvation of his deteriorating church.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

At least 20 unknown works that Michelangelo saved from destruction have been discovered

A study has revealed that Michelangelo devised a plan to save at least 20 of his works before his death, contrary to the belief that he burned them.

Feb 22 • 11:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Tens of thousands of pilgrims heading to Assisi / The bodily remains of Saint Francis have left the underground crypt for the first time in history, and the public will be able to pay their respects starting Sunday.

The bodily remains of Saint Francis have for the first time ever been brought out of the underground crypt in Assisi, allowing the public to pay their respects starting February 22.

Feb 22 • 06:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Society of Saint Pius X vs. Vatican: Is there a break with Rome coming?

The traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is escalating its tensions with the Vatican by rejecting dialogue and insisting on their own ordinations, which positions their conflict as a survival strategy.

Feb 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Vatican plans to open a café on the terrace of St. Peter's Basilica

The Vatican is considering opening a café on the terrace of St. Peter's Basilica as part of initiatives to celebrate the basilica's 400th anniversary.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bishop presents a shirt from XV de Piracicaba to Pope Leon XIV during a meeting at the Vatican

The bishop of Piracicaba, Dom Devair Araújo da Fonseca, gifted a personalized shirt of XV de Piracicaba to Pope Leon XIV during a meeting in the Vatican.

Feb 20 • 22:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Mons. Eterović as an ‘Insider’ Reveals How Vatican Diplomacy Works in the Book ‘Silent Power’

Mons. Eterović's new book explores the intricate workings of Vatican diplomacy based on his decades-long involvement.

Feb 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Vatican Seven / The Pope and Members of the Curia Will Begin Lent with Lectures from a Monk Who Likes Exodus 90

Pope Leo XIV will initiate a new tradition of Lenten spiritual exercises for himself and members of the Curia at the Apostolic Palace, differing from recent practices under Pope Francis.

Feb 20 • 16:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

New Attractions in the Vatican. Pizza Will Not Be Missing Over St. Peter's Basilica

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Feb 20 • 08:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Lefebvrists rejected a proposal from the Vatican and confirmed that they will ordain bishops

The Lefebvrists have turned down a Vatican proposal and announced their intent to ordain bishops regardless.

Feb 19 • 21:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Gaza "Peace Council": The Pope Rejects Trump

The Vatican has declined President Trump's invitation to the so-called 'Peace Council,' with Cardinal Secretary of State Parolin openly criticizing Italy's participation.

Feb 19 • 17:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tonight the premiere of the film about Monsignor Eterović: 'A powerful story about a priest who did much for the Croatian people'

The film 'Tiha moć' about Monsignor Nikola Eterović premieres in Zagreb, highlighting his significant contributions to Croatia's recognition and relationships with the Vatican.

Feb 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Pope Leo XIV will travel to the island of Lampedusa on July 4 like Francis

Pope Leo XIV has announced his upcoming visit to Lampedusa, which has significant historical relevance for migrants crossing from North Africa, mirroring the first trip of Pope Francis.

Feb 19 • 11:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Pope Leo XIV will visit the Italian island of Lampedusa this summer

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit the Italian island of Lampedusa on July 4.

Feb 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Vatican against Trump: "We are perplexed"

The Vatican expressed its perplexity over not being included in the newly formed Board of Peace initiated by Donald Trump to oversee Gaza's reconstruction efforts.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

The Vatican does not want to participate in Trump's peace council

The Vatican has declined to participate in a peace council proposed by former President Trump.

Feb 19 • 00:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

The Pope says no to Trump's 'Peace Council'

The Vatican will not participate in Donald Trump's Board of Peace, emphasizing that crisis management efforts should be led by the UN.

Feb 18 • 21:52 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

White House: 'It's unfortunate that the Vatican is not participating in the Board of Peace'

The White House expressed disappointment over the Vatican's decision not to join the Board of Peace meeting regarding Gaza, emphasizing the need for inclusive dialogue for peace.

Feb 18 • 19:37 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Pope Leo refuses to join Trump's peace council

Pope Leo has declined an invitation to participate in President Trump's peace council, emphasizing the UN's primary role in managing international crises.

Feb 18 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Pope Leo rejects invitation to Trump's peace council

Pope Leo has declined an invitation to participate in an international peace council established by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing the United Nations' primary role in managing international crises.

Feb 18 • 17:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vatican disseminates information digitally to combat AI-generated forgeries

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic organizations to link to the Vatican's official news channel on their websites to combat the surge of AI-generated online content.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Vatican denies invitation to participate in Trump's Peace Council

The Vatican has declined to participate in President Donald Trump's controversial Peace Council aimed at discussing the future of Gaza, as announced by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Feb 18 • 14:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fox Nation explores how Reagan and John Paul II’s unlikely alliance helped topple the Iron Curtain

Fox Nation highlights the pivotal alliance between Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II in their efforts to dismantle the Iron Curtain during the Cold War.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Bishop Zornoza on the verge of trial: the Rota asks the Vatican to judge the prelate of Cádiz for pedophilia

Bishop Rafael Zornoza is close to facing trial by ecclesiastical courts for alleged sexual abuse of minors during his tenure as rector of the Getafe seminary.

Feb 18 • 10:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Vatican declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ calls for UN leadership

The Vatican has decided not to participate in President Trump's Board of Peace aimed at managing Gaza's recovery, citing concerns over its structure and approach.

Feb 18 • 08:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Vatican distances itself from Donald Trump's Peace Council, citing reasons for concern

Cardinal Parolin emphasized that managing global crises should be the role of the United Nations, in light of Trump's inauguration of the Peace Council.

Feb 18 • 05:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

EU and Four European Countries to Participate as Observers in Trump's 'Peace Committee' While Vatican Declines

The EU and four member countries have agreed to participate as observers in Donald Trump's 'Peace Committee', while the Vatican rejects participation due to concerns over UN role intrusion.

Feb 18 • 01:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Amid Criticism, Meloni's Government Confirmed It Will Join as an “Observer” on Trump’s Peace Council

The Italian government under Giorgia Meloni has decided to join Donald Trump's Peace Council as an observer, attracting criticism and concern from various political and religious voices.

Feb 17 • 19:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Argentinians and the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV Strengthens a Relationship Marked by Formality and Institutional Pathways

Pope Leo XIV reinforces formal relationships with Argentina while showing no immediate signs of a visit after a year of his papacy.

Feb 17 • 14:59 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

St. Peter's Basilica to get a café on the roof for its 400th anniversary

St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is opening its entire roof to visitors as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations and implementing new measures to manage daily crowds.

Feb 17 • 04:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Man Urinated on the Altar - Now the Vatican Increases Security

Following a vandalism incident where a man urinated on the altar last autumn, the Vatican has decided to enhance security measures around St. Peter's Basilica.

Feb 16 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica to Enhance Security but Avoid 'Militarization' Image

The Vatican is enhancing security measures at St. Peter's Basilica after recent vandalism incidents while striving to maintain a non-militaristic appearance.

Feb 16 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Archbishop of Salvador is confirmed by Pope Leo XIV in the body responsible for the appointment of bishops worldwide

Cardinal Dom Sergio da Rocha, Archbishop of Salvador and Primate of Brazil, has been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Bishops by Pope Leo XIV, responsible for assisting the pope in the selection of new bishops worldwide.

Feb 16 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The CEI divides over the 'No'. But the real game is the succession to Zuppi

The Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) has officially denied claims of supporting a 'No' vote on upcoming constitutional reforms, as internal divisions emerge, notably following controversial statements from its vice president.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC

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